# The Defamation Act 1996 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2009, Introduction: Introductory text


Defamation
Made 25th October 2009
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 19(3) and (4) of the Defamation Act 1996, makes the following Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2858/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/defamation-act-1996-commencement-no-4-order-2009/introduction
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